Associate Center Director, IU School of Medicine Fort Wayne

Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Associate Center Director for the Fort Wayne Campus. This leadership opportunity will have the resources and support to propel forward the schools mission and strategic initiatives. The Associate Center Director will play a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience, fostering innovation, and promoting a positive work environment. In this role, the Associate Director will be part of the senior leadership team for IUSM Educational Affairs and the Regional Campus System, advocating for IUSMs mission, goals, and values. They will develop an on-campus schedule for regular access to leadership, lead the regional campus in enhancing the four-year MD Program, and ensure a positive academic environment and high student satisfaction. The Associate Director will engage with area health systems, recruit and develop faculty for clinical teaching, and participate in curriculum reform and innovation. They will promote research and educational scholarship, develop mentoring programs for faculty, ensure compliance with IU policies, and maintain financial stewardship. Additionally, they will enhance the campus's reputation in northeast Indiana, engage in fundraising, and participate in alumni and community engagement activities as well as travel within Indiana. The Associate Director will participate as a clinical preceptor in relevant courses and clerkships, collaborate with teaching faculty to promote best practices, and advocate for a non-punitive environment free from intimidation and mistreatment. They will create and conduct programs through professional organizations, engage in scholarly work, and support scholarly activity in medical education. The successful candidate for this position will be a visionary leader with a strong background in academic medicine, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to promoting innovation, scholarship, and a positive work environment. They will have experience in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and community engagement, along with a proven track record of enhancing educational experiences and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. A doctorate or terminal degree is required Minimum qualifications include an MD, DO, or equivalent. Academic appointment type is clinical, rank will be determined based on academic credentials. To apply, please use

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and include 1) a detailed curriculum vitae and 2) a letter of interest that highlight the applicants personal vision and relevant leadership experience.The priority review deadline is

August 22, 2025.

The position will be open until filled. IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Fort Wayne is the second largest city in the State of Indiana, a state that is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Fort Wayne is a family-friendly midsize Midwestern city with a thriving job market, high-quality schools, abundant parks, trails and recreational options, and numerous art, cultural and sporting events. Fort Wayne has everything that larger cities offer, without the hectic lifestyle. Its affordable housing, quiet neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs, and short commutes are some of the many reasons Fort Wayne is the fastest growing city in the Midwest, and an ideal place to live and work. Fort Wayne is centrally located between Indianapolis, Chicago and Detroit with Fort Waynes International Airport (FWA) recognized as the nations friendliest airport by USA Today. For more information on living in Fort Wayne: https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov . The successful candidate for this position will be a visionary leader with a strong background in academic medicine, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to promoting innovation, scholarship, and a positive work environment. They will have experience in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and community engagement, along with a proven track record of enhancing educational experiences and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. A doctorate or terminal degree is required Minimum qualifications include an MD, DO, or equivalent. Academic appointment type is clinical, rank will be determined based on academic credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr